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Rubicor Goes Belly Up

Computer Daily News August 7, 2019 No Comments

Recruiting company Rubicor Group, a major recruiter for Australian technology companies, has entered voluntary administration. Rubicor lists Google, the Federal Government, Goldman Sachs and the Commonwealth Bank among its clients.…

Spy Agencies Led ABC Raids

Computer Daily News August 7, 2019 No Comments

A Freedom of Information request by Senator Rex Patrick has revealed a secretive government agency, apart from the Australian Federal Police, was involved in the investigation that led to the…

Government Calls For Facebook Libra Fine Print

Computer Daily News August 7, 2019 No Comments

The Federal Government has joined seven other countries around the world in demanding more information from Facebook over its plans to launch its own cryptocurrency. The Australian Privacy Commissioner wants…

Braven, Gear 4 Morphie Gear Maker, Tipped To Be Sold As Share Value Crashes

David Richards August 7, 2019 No Comments

The manufacturer of Braven sound gear, Mophie battery and Zagg cases is potentially up for sale according to sources. Zagg Inc a U.S. manufacturer of consumer electronic goods sold by…

EXCLUSIVE: Former Samsung Boss Takes On Bowers & Wilkins CEO Role In OZ

David Richards August 7, 2019 No Comments

Leading sound brand Bowers & Wilkins is set to undergo a radical expansion with the appointment of a former Samsung Vice President to run the Australian operation, the move will…

Latitude To Launch BNPL Platform

Jack Gramenz August 6, 2019 No Comments

Latitude Financial plans to take on Flexigroup’s Humm and Fintech darling Afterpay as it fights for a slice of the burgeoning buy-now-pay-later market. In his new role as managing director…

Apple Spends Big On Research

Computer Daily News August 6, 2019 No Comments

Apple spent US$4.2 billion on research and development in the quarter ending in June. It is the highest quarterly amount it has ever spent on research and development and totalled…

Fresh Air Beckons AI Talent At Daikin

Computer Daily News August 6, 2019 No Comments

Japanese air conditioning company Daikin has shunned government programs to attract AI talent and decided to go it alone creating an in-house program that takes new graduates and current employees…

Facebook Hit By Global Outages

Computer Daily News August 6, 2019 No Comments

Facebook and Instagram have experienced outages in some parts of the world. Users complained they were unable to log in upload pictures or update their status. Outage detection site†-Detector said…

NAB To Update Data Strategy

Computer Daily News August 6, 2019 No Comments

NAB has begun an annual refresh of its data strategy a little shy of a year since unveiling its first data foray into the cloud. Chief data officer Glenda Crisp…